Mozzarella en Carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich)
Mozzarella en Carrozza is a gloriously indulgent fried italian snack….. gooey melted mozzarella cheese is encased in a crispy carrozza (carriage) of Italian bread that is dipped in flour, egg and then fried to perfection. I like to serve these yummy Carrozza with my homemade Creamy Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. It’s totally satisfying!
I use fresh buffalo mozzarella – found in most supermarkets or Italian specialty stores…and a good quality Italian white or whole wheat sliced bread … Trim off the crust (save the crust for breadcrumbs) and place one slice of creamy soft buffalo mozzarella cheese in the middle of the bread slice. You can leave the cheese ‘naked” or add a fresh basil leaf or a thin slice of tomato The simpler the better….
Top with another slice of bread and press the edges together… dip the carrozza in flour – shake off excess. ..then dip in egg wash…….fry the sandwiches on both sides in hot oil until lightly brown…the cheese melts quickly.. .drain on paper and slice sandwich on diagonal and serve immediately.. All I can say is YUM! Taste the Passion!!
- 1 large ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 6 pieces
- 12 slices of white or whole wheat bread, crusts removed
- 2 eggs, scrambled with 2 tsp. milk or cream
- 1 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Heat approx 2 cups vegetable oil in large heavy skillet to 350 degrees.
- Make 6 sandwiches- each with 1 slice of mozzarella.
- Press edges of sandwich together to seal.
- Place flour in one bowl and scrambled egg in another bowl.
- Dredge sandwich in flour and dust off excess, then dredge in egg wash;
- Gently drop 1-2 sandwiches into the pan with the hot oil and fry till golden on both sides.
- Drain sandwiches on paper towels. Place in a warming oven drawer until ready to serve
- Continue frying until all sandwiches are done.
- To serve; Cut sandwiches into triangles or rectangles and serve immediately…Enjoy
- Optional variation: top mozzarella cheese with a fresh basil leaf or fresh sliced tomato
Enjoy Kathleen Barbato…3 Italian Sisters♥
